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Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind: What Employers Need to Do Before April 2027

October 19, 2026

From 6 April 2027, the way many employers report and tax Benefits in Kind (BIKs) will change. HMRC is introducing mandatory payrolling in stages, and…

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: First Quarter Statistics Published

October 12, 2026

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now underway, with the first quarterly reporting deadline having passed for sole traders and landlords within the…

The Rising Cost of Doing Business: What It Means for UK SMEs

October 5, 2026

UK businesses are continuing to face significant increases in the cost of operating, with smaller and mid-sized businesses particularly exposed to rising employment and regulatory…

Energy Prices Set to Rise: What Could It Mean for Businesses?

September 28, 2026

Energy costs remain an important consideration for UK businesses, with wholesale energy prices continuing to be affected by volatility in global markets. Ofgem has announced…

Why Your Business Should Have a Shareholders’ Agreement

September 21, 2026

A shareholders’ agreement can be one of the most important documents a company’s owners put in place. When everything is going well, it’s easy to…

Why Every Business Needs a 12-Month Profit Improvement Plan

September 14, 2026

Growing sales is an obvious goal for most businesses. But higher turnover doesn’t necessarily mean higher profits. A business can increase its sales while seeing…

Why Your Business Should Have a Shareholders’ Agreement

September 21, 20260Comments

A shareholders’ agreement can be one of the most important documents a company’s owners put in place. When everything is going well, it’s easy to assume that all shareholders are…

Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind, HMRC changes explained

Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind: An Employer’s 2027–28 Checklist

July 13, 20260Comments

Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind will begin in stages rather than applying to every benefit at once. From 6 April 2027, employers will have to payroll five categories of…

Employment Rights Act: What Changes Are Coming First?

March 16, 20260Comments

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has launched a new website designed to help employers understand and prepare for the upcoming changes being introduced under the Employment Rights Act.…

VAT registration and filing guidance for UK businesses

VAT Flat Rate Scheme: Is It Right for Your Business?

March 9, 20260Comments

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme can make VAT calculations simpler, but simple does not automatically mean cheaper. For some businesses it reduces administration and produces a reasonable result. For others,…

How to Choose the Right Accounting System for Your Business

How to Choose Accounting Software for Your Small Business

December 15, 20250Comments

To choose accounting software well, start with the work your business needs to complete and the decisions you want to make. A familiar brand or long feature list is not…

Bridging the Generational Divide: Building a Workplace That Works for Everyone

December 9, 20250Comments

Workplaces across London are becoming more diverse than ever — not just in culture and background, but in age, experience, and outlook. From Generation Z entrepreneurs to seasoned professionals, businesses…